Sahaswan town of District Budayun in Uttar Pradesh, he is the eldest son of Late Pandit Vidya Dhar Sharma & Smt. Prem Wati. Having done his initial schooling from Gurukul Pathshala, he rose from his modest background to become one of the most respected Professors at the Department of Library & Information Science, University of Delhi.
Name: Chandra P Vashishth
Parents: Eldest son of Late Pandit Vidya Dhar Sharma & Smt. Prem Wati
Date of Birth: January 2, 1936
Place of Birth: Sahaswan town of District Budayun in Uttar Pradesh
Nationality: Indian
Initial Schooling: Gurukul Pathshala near Sahaswan
Office: Professor (Retired), Department of Library & Information Science, University of Delhi, Delhi-11O007 (India). Phone 276665758 Ext.368
Residence: 28-B Pocket "A" M I G Flats Ashok Vihar, Phase III, Delhi-110052 (India).Phone 27112721
Qualifications: M.A., Agra Univ 1959 : M.Lib.Sc., Univ of Delhi 1967, Sahitya Ratna (Hindi Sahitya Sammelan, Prayag)
Distinction: Secured First Class First in order of Merit in Master of Library Science Examination of the Univ of Delhi in 1967
Awards Received: S. DASGUPTA MEMORIAL GOLD MEDAL at the 1968 Convocation of the Univ of Delhi for securing highest marks in M Lib Sc examination conducted in 1967.
Academic Achievements:
Mr. Vashishth has had a very rich array of academic achievements such as:
- M.A., Agra University 1959
- M.Lib.Sc., Univ of Delhi 1967
- Sahitya Ratna (Hindi Sahitya Sammelan, Prayag)
- S Dasgupta Memorial Gold Medal at the 1968 Convocation of the Univ of Delhi
Career Details
With a total experience of 41 years in his field, he has over 10 years of Supervisory and Administrative experience apart from the 31 year Teaching experience.
During his career as a librarian, he has worked as:
- Professor in the Deptt of Library & Inf Sc, University of Delhi
- Reader in the Deptt of Lib & Info Sc, University of Delhi
- Lecturer in the Deptt of Library & Info Sc, University of Delhi
- Librarian at Hindu College Library, University of Delhi
- Lecturer, Department of Library Science, Univ of Delhi
- Professional Assistant in the Delhi University Library System.
During his career as a teacher he has been teaching interesting subjects in various courses such as
- Bachelor of Library Science
- Master in Library and Information Science
- Master of Philosophy (Library and Information Science.)
- Post Graduate Diploma in Library Science
- Certificate in Library Science
Experience: 43 years
(a) Teaching Experience: (over 33 years) (July 17, 1970 to January 1,2001)
M.Lib.l.sc. - Papers taught
(i) Bib & Literature in the Humanities
(ii) Depth Classification (Theory)
(iii) Depth Classification (Practice)
(iv) Guidance in "Project Report" writing
(v) Research Methodology
B.Lib.Sc. - Papers taught
(i)Library Classification (Theory)
(ii)Library Classification (Practice)
(iii) Library Administration
(iv) Reference and Information Resources
(v)Reference & Information Service
Post Graduate Diploma in Library Science - Papers taught
(i) Library Classification (Practice)
(ii) Reference Service
C.Lib.Sc. - Papers taught
(i) Bibliography, Book Selection & Reference Service
(ii) Practical Records
(iii) Library Administration and Management
(iv) Library Classification (Theory & Practice)
Ph.D - Guided/Guiding the dissertation work of:
- Mrs. Usha Mujoo- Munshi on the topic: "Bibliometric Analysis of Research in Indian Agricultural Universities"
- Mr. Sanjaya Mishra on the topic: "Organizational and attitudinal factors in Development of local library networks"
- Mrs. Nosrat Riahinia on the topic: "Evaluation of planning policies of central Libraries in the Ministries of Higher Education & Culture"
- Mr. B S Tomar on the topic "Growth & Development of National Libraries of India"
- Mr. Sunil Kumar on the topic: "Rural Libraries & Community Resource Centers with special reference to States having Library Legislation In India"
- Mr. Mahendra Narayan Shrivastav : "Information and Documentation Services in Agricultural Sciences in India"
- Mr. Mohan Raj Pradhan: "Integration of information needs and technology with Reference to Healthnet Nepal"
M.Phil - Guided/Guiding the dissertation work of
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Ms Dhieda Bodhibukhana on the topic "Library Education in Thailand (Degree awarded by the University of Delhi in 1982)
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Ms Reeta Dhar on the topic "Staffing Pattern of Select Types of Libraries in Delhi (Degree Awarded by the University of Delhi in 1983)
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Mr. G Sarat Chandra Babu on the topic" A critical Study of the budgetary systems of Delhi University Library System and JNU Library form1983-84 to 1985-86 (Degree awarded by the University of Delhi in 1988)
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Mr. M K Mishra on the topic "Impact of Information Technology on Library & Inf. Centers of Delhi: A Survey"
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Meena Kumari on the topic: "Document Delivery Service"
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Mrs. Usha Rani on the topic: "Reading Habits of PG Students in Distance Education System"
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(b) Supervisory and administrative: (Over 10 years)
Present Position:
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General Secretary, Delhi Library Association (25th November 2001 till date)
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Principal, School of Library Science, Delhi Library Association
Previous Posts:
- Professor in the Deptt of Library & Inf Sc, University of Delhi (From January 1, 1993 to January 1, 2001
- Reader in the Deptt of Lib & Info Sc, University of Delhi from January 1982 to December 31, 1992
- Lecturer in the Deptt of Library & Info Sc, University of Delhi from July 17 to December 31, 1982
- Librarian, Hindu College Library, Univ of Delhi (October 8, 1967 to July 16, 1970)
- Reorganized the Library Resources and gave new direction to readers services
- Designed Library Furniture & Display Unit
- Lecturer, Department of Library Science, Univ of Delhi, (From July 16, 1967 to October 7, 1967)
- Prof Asst, Delhi Univ Library System (July 26 to October 7, 1967)
- Reorganized Serials Section
- Reorganized Circulation Section
- Operated Third Five Year Plan UGC Grant and Supervised book selection and acquisition work
- Operated Rockefeller Foundation Grant
- Planned and organized United Nations Documents
- Collection of the Ratan Tata Library of the Delhi School of Economics
Membership of Professional Bodies:
- Life Member of:-
Indian Library Association
AGLIS
IASLIC
IATLIS
INDAAL
Delhi Library Association
Madras Library Association
Society For Information Science
U P Library Association
American Studies Research Centre (Hyderabad)
- Annual Member of:-
International Society for Knowledge Organization (Frankfurt, Germany)
Ranganathan Research Centre, New Delhi
Office Bearer in National/State Professional bodies:
- President: Indian Library Association (April 1992-March 1994)
- President: JOCLAI (Joint Council of Library Associations in India) (April 1992-March 1994)
- Founder President: Association of College Librarians (Univ of Delhi) (1968- 1970)
- Senior Vice President: Indian Library Association (April 1990-March 1992)
- General Secretary: Indian Library Association (November 1985-March 1990)
- General Secretary: JOCLAI (Joint Council of Library Associations in India) (November 1985-March 1990)
- Treasurer: Indian Library Association (1978-1981)
- Asstt Secretary: Indian Library Association (1976-1978)
- Secretary: Delhi Library Association (1976- 1980)
- Hon. Registrar: School of Library Science of the Delhi Library Association (From 1979-1981)
- Convenor: Central Sectional Committee on Education and Training of Indian Library association (From 1976-1981)
- Council Member: Indian Library Association (From 1968 to date)
- Council Member: IASLIC
- Executive Committee Member: IATLIS (From 1990-1991)
- Executive Committee Member : Indian Library Association (1978 1981 and Nov 1985 to March 1994)
- Executive Committee Member: Delhi Library Association (From 1975 to date)
- Treasurer: Delhi Library Association (From 1980 to 2001)
- General Secretary: Delhi Library Association (25th November 200l to date)
Offices held in International Professional bodies:
- National Councilors of COMLA (Commonwealth Library Association, Jamaica WI) (1986 to 1996)
- Member of IFLA's Regional Standing Committee for Asia & Oceania (1987 1993)
- Member of IFLAs Sectional Committee on Education & Training (From 1991 to date)
Membership of other bodies:
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Member of the Raja Rammohun Roy Library Foundation, Kolkata (1992-1994)
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World Book Fair Organizing Committee of National Book Trust (1986-1990)
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Committee for Library Science Course of the National Council of Educational Research and Training
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ISBN Committee of the National Agency for Implementation of ISBN in India
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BIS Sectional Committee on Documentation EC 2
Books and Research Papers
He has also presented research papers at National and International conferences and many of them have been published in well reputed journals. Having the reputation of being a very good research scholar, he has been guiding the dissertations of a number of PH.D and M.Phil students.
He has also edited a number of books and also has good computerization experience. He is also known for his book reviews and for preparing annual reports for Delhi Library Association. He has also been the Editor of a number of respected library journals like
- ILA Bulletin(1978-1980 & 1988-1992)
- Library Herald(1980 till date)
- Journal of Library and Information Science(1976-1986,1992-2000)
- Indian Press Index(1976-1987)
- Book Review Supplement(1976-1987)
Research Papers: 51
50 Years Landmark development in India. Journal of Lib & Info Sc. 24 (1) June 1999
Local Library Networks in India. Library Herald 36 (4): 201-226 Jan- March 1999 (Written in joint collaboration with Dr Sanjaya Mishra)
Designframework for Needbased Courses in Library & information Science. Library Herald. 36 (2):57-68 July-Sept 1998 (Written in joint collaboration with Dr Sanjaya Mishra)
From Cooperation to Library Network: A development Perspective. Library Herald.36 (3): 119-134 Oct- Dec 1998 (Written in jt collaboration with Dr Sanjaya Mishra)
A critique of BBK: The Russian Library Classification. Library Herald. 36 (3): 185190 Oct- Dec 1998
An Overview of Bibliothecat-Bibliographical Classification. Journal of Lib & Info sc. 22 (1-2) 1997
Enlarging the Scope of School Library Service. Library Herald, 32 (3-4) Sept 1994 to Jan- March 1995
Multimedia Document Management System, Journal of Lib & Info Science. 20 (1-2) 1995
Librarianship in India. 1992 COMLA Newsletter ( Asia Special Issue) No.76177 June/September 1992: 3-8
Advancement of Librarianship in India. 1992 J of Lib & Inf. Sc 17 (1) : 102-14 Visibility Index. 1992 ILA Bulletin. 28 (1-2): 1-5 (Written in joint collaboration with Ms Usha Mujju Munshi)
ILA: A Historical Perspective. 1990 ILA Bulletin 26 (1): 1-13
Indian Library Association. In XXXVI All India Library Conference Souvenir. Jodhpur, Univ of Jodhpur. 1990 Pp 17-31
Profile of Indian Library Association. In Souvenir Published On the occasion of XXXIV All India Library Conference of ILA & 13th IASLIC Seminar. Calcutta, Bengal Library Association. 1988 Pp 1-11
Libraries in Delhi: A Scenario. In Souvenir Published on the occasion of XXXIV All India Library Conference of ILA & 13th IASLIC Seminar. Calcutta, Bengal Library Association. 1988 Pp 48-56 (Written in joint collaboration with Mr Dev Raj Singh)
National Education Policy and Library Development. 1987 University News 50 (14): 53-5
University Libraries in India. In Gupta (M M) etc,Ed: Handbook of Libraries, archivers and information centers in India. Vol 1. 1984 Pp43-80
Integrated course for Master in LIS and Computer application. 1983 Libra 20.: 44-47
College Libraries in Delhi: A Scenario. XIV IASLIC Conference Souvenir. New Delhi, INSDOC. 1983 Pp 9-14
User Education Programme in College Libraries: A Basic Frame. 1982 Library Herald 21 (1-2):
Library & Information Science Education in India (State of the art report presented at UNESCO Training Course in Information Handling. New Delhi, INSDOC September 10, 1981.
Reference Service in College Library Environment (A keynote paper presented at the UGC Winter Institute for College Librarians of Madhya Pradesh and Uttar Pradesh. Delhi, University of Delhi. December 10, 1981
Working out a Library Development Plan for Delhi. 1981 Library Herald 20 (3-4): 95-104 (written in join collaboration with N K Gail and H C Jain)
International Information System for Agricultural Science & Technology (AGRIS). 1981 Lucknow Librarian 13 (2): 71-80
Late Shri Nand Kishore Goil: A curriculum vitae 1981 Library Herald 20 (1): 42-43
University Libraries in India: A Review. 1980 Library Herald 19 (1-2): 43-73
International Information System for Agricultural Science and Technology (AGRIS)(Paper presented at the National Workshop on Computer Techniques in Information Processing. Delhi, University of Delhi. March 3-8, 1980
Indian Press Index. 1979 Library Herald 18 (1-2): 1-19
Libraries for Children: Proceedings of the All India Seminar 1979 ILA Bulletin 15 (3-4): 126-9
Indian Participation in INIS and AGRIS Global Information System. 1979 ILA Bulletin 15 (3-4): 77-9
Sri Venkateswara University Library: A Survey in retrospect 1979 J of Library and Information Science. 4 (1): 77-93
Working Paper on University Libraries in India (Paper presented at the 1st Confrence of INDAAL. New Delhi, JNU. April 16-18, 1979
Library Committees of the Indian Universities. 1978 ILA Bulletin 13 (1-4): 88-93
LIS Education in India with particular refrence to post independence era (A keynote paper presented at the XXII All India Library Conference). Delhi, University of Delhi. January 17-20, 1976 (Written in joint collaboration with ProfP B Mangla)
Library and Information Science Education in India: A Review. 1976 J of Lib and Inf Sc 1 (2): 127-60 (Written in joint collaboration with Prof P B Mangla)
Library Associations in Delhi. 1976 ILA Bulletin 11 (3-4): 67-72
Facilities for Library Science Education in Delhi. 1976 ILA Bulletin 11 (3-4): 73-79
Bibliographical Control of Newspapers Contents in Delhi. 1976 Library Herald 17 (1-4): 105-16
Research Libraries in Developing Countries: A Review Article. 1974 IASLIC Bulletin 19 (1): 25-31
Reference Service:Its Objectives, Contents and Teachning Methods. 1973 Library Herald 14 (2-3): 121-31
Methods of Teaching Reference & Information Sources and Services. (paper presented at the list All India Seminar on Methods of Teaching and Evaluation) Delhi, University of Delhi. May 16-30, 1973
Readers Services in a College Library. (A Keynote Paper read at the Workshop on Functioning of College Libraries). Delhi, Delhi University Library System. May 31- June 2, 1973
Hindu College Library ( University of Delhi). 1970 Library Herald 12 (3): 191-206
Organization of the documents of the UN and its Specialised Agencies. 1969 Library Herlad 11(3): 182-93
Documents of the UN and its Agencies. 1969 Indian Librarian 23:257-62
UN Depository Libraries in India: Present State and Suggestions for Future Development. 1968 Library Herald 10 (2-3): 121-36
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Books Edited: 18
Academic Libraries in Internet Era: Papers presented at the Sixth National Convention for Automation of Libraries in Education and Research, Nagpur 18-20 February 1999 (in joint collaboration with PSG Kumar)
Libraries as Rural Community Resourse Centres. Delhi, BR Publiashing Corporation
Library Movement and Library Development. Delhi, ILA. 1993
Library & Information Technology: In pursuit of Excellence Delhi, ILA. 1992
Library and Information Science in India. New Delhi, Sterling Publishers (P) Ltd. 1992
Computerization & Library Network. Delhi, ILA. 1990
Indian Library Legislation. Vol 1 : Union Library Bills and Acts. Delhi, Daya Publishing House, 1990
Standardization in Library and Inf Work and Services. Delhi, ILA. 1989
Library and Information Services: Assessment and Effectiveness. Delhi, ILA. 1988
Modernisation in Libraries. Delhi, ILA. 1988
Quality in Libraries. Delhi, ILA. 1987
ILA Members Directory. Delhi, ILA 1987
School Librarey Development. Delhi, ILA 1986
New Education Policy vis-a- vis Library Development in India. Delhi, ILA. 1986
Classification & Communication. Delhi, Delhi Library Association. 1985
20 Years of Library Herald: A Cumulative index to vol 1-20. Delhi, Delhi Library Association. 1983
Proceedigs of the XXVI All India Library Conference. Delhi, ILA. 1980
Book Reviews
The Indian Encyclopedia of Library and Informatuion Science edited By PSG Kumar 2002 Library Herald 40 (1): 89 - 94
Indian Library Chronology. Compiled by PSG Kumar. Library Herald. 39 (3): 191-4 Sept 2001
Fundamentals of Information Science. By PSG Kumar. Library Herald. 36 (2): 111-2 July-Sept 1998
Uttar Pradesh, Public Libraries (Copmmittee) ( 1972) (Chairman: Radhakrishna Goswami). Report. 1974 Lucknow, Government of Uttar Pradesh Pp 4+ 151 (Hindi). 1977 J of Lib & Inf Sc 2 (2) : 263-66.
University Grants Committee ( Great Britain). Working Party (1975) (Chairman: Richard Atkinson).Report: Capital Provision for University Libraries. London, HMSO 1976 Pp 42. 1978 ILA Bulletin 14 (1-4):95-8
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Reports: 5
53rd Annual Report of the Indian Library Association for the year 1985-86, Delhi 1987
54th Annual Report of the Indian Library Association for the year 1986-87. Delhi 1988
55th Annual Report of the Indian Library Association for the year 1987-88. Delhi 1989
56th Annual Report of the Indian Library Association for the year 1988-89. Delhi 1990
Journals Edited:
Editor: ILA Bulletin (1978-1980 & 1988-1992) a quarterly Official Organ of the Indian Library Association
Associate Editor & Managing Editor: Library Herald (1980 to date) a Quarterly journal of the Delhi Library Association
Member of the Editorial Board of the Journal of Library and Information Science (1976 to 1986, and from 1992 to Dec 2000 a Research bi-annual journal of the Department of Library and Information Science of the Univ of De1hi
Managing Editor of Indian Press Index (1976 to March 1987) a monthly Newspapers indexing service of the Delhi Library Association
Managing Editor of Book Review Supplement (1976 to March 1987) a quarterly bibliographical journal of the Delhi Library Association
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Publisher of:
Journal of Library & Information Science (from. 1976 to 1986 and from 1992 to December 2000)
ILA NEWSLETIER (from November 1985 to March 1992)
Monographs: Quality Life through Libraries. (Presidential Address Delivered at the XXXVIII All India Library Conference held at Bhubaneswar on Nov 21, 1992) Delhi, ILA. 1992
Organizing School Library : Guidelines. New Delhi, CBSE
Computerization Experience:
Principal Investigator of NALANDA: A Computerized database of Libraries in India - A NISSAT sponsor Project of Indian Library Association which has over 10,000 records
Hon.Project Director of Consultancy Project of ILA at Kalanidhi Division of tb.e Indira Gandhi National Centre for the Arts, New Delhi 1989-1990
Hon. .project Director of Consultancy Project of ILA at Indira Gandhi National Open University Library, New Delhi 1991-92
Seminars and Events
He has a rich experience of organising events at both international and national levels. He has directed seminars and has participated in many conferences in India and abroad.
Participation in National Conferences Workshops/Seminars:
CALIBER-99 February 18-20, 1999, Nagpur University.
XLI All India Library Conference of ILA. January 7-10, 1996. Vijayawada
National Symposium and Workshop on Education for Medical Librarianship in
Information Age. September 11=14, 1995. New Delhi
XL All India Library Conference of ILA. January %-8, 1995. Goa
XXXIX All India Library Conference of ILA.
XXXVIII All India Library Conference of ILA, November 21-24, 1992 Bhubaneswar
XXXVII All India Library Conference of ILA, November 47, 1991 Madras
XXXVI All India Library Conference of ILA, December 2629, 1990 Jodhpur
National Seminar on Changing Dimensions in Academic Libraries. December 18-19, 1989. Guru Ghasidas University, Bilaspur
XXXV All India Library Conference of ILA, November 7-10, 1989 Pune
XIIth Seminar of the Haryana Library Association on Library Legislation in Haryana. July 5-6, 1989. Kurukshetra
National seminar on Library Legislation in India. March 29-31, 1989. Aligarh Muslim University.
XXXIV All India Library Conference of ILA, December 20- 23 1988 Calcutta
13th IASLIC Seminar, December 28-23, 1988 Calcutta
XXXIII All India Library Conference of ILA, December 2831 1987 Tiruchirapalli
XXXII All India Library Conference of ILA, January 3-6, 1987 Anantapur
National Seminar on School Library Development. Delhi, Indian Library Association, 1986
National Seminar on Indian Standard Book Numbering System in India. February 11, 1986. New Delhi
XXX All India Library Conference of ILA, January 28-31, 1985 Jaipur
XXXI All India Library Conference of ILA, November 1-4, 1985 Baroda
14th IASLIC Conference, December 26-29, 1983 New Delhi
10th IASLIC Seminar, 1982 Kanpur
13th IASLIC Conference, December 1981 Waltair
9th IASLIC Seminar, October 1980, Nagpur
XXVII All India Library Conference of ILA, January 9- 12, 1981 Hyderabad
13th IASLIC Seminar, 1981 Waltair National Workshop on Computer Techniques in Information
Processing, University of Delhi. March 3-8, 1980
XXVI All India Library Conference of ILA, March 6-9, 1980 New Delhi
XXV All India Library Conference of ILA, May 14-18, 1979 Trivandrum
UNESCO Training Course in Information Handling. September 10- 22.1979. New Delhi
XXII All India Library Conference of ILA, January 17-20, 1976 Delhi
XXI All India Library Conference of ILA, January 13-16, 1975 Bhubaneswar
XIX All India Library Conference of ILA, March 24-26, 1972 Delhi
XVIII All India Library Conference of ILA, December 29-31, 1969 Tirupati
XVII All India Library Conference of ILA, December 27-30, 1968 Indore
Organizing Experience of Indian Events:
15 Workshops on Application of Computers in Library & Information Activities in different cities ( Delhi, Madras, Ranchi, Lucknow,Ahmedabad,
Jodhpur, Hyderabad, Gwalior) under the auspices of the Indian Library Association
National Workshop on Computer Techniques in Information Procession. Univ of Delhi. March 3-8, 1980
Workshop on the Methods of Teaching and Evaluation. University of Delhi. May 15-30. 1973
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Participation in international conferences/workshops/courses:
14th FID/CAO Congress. November 20-21.1997
58th IFLA General Conference, August 30- September 5, 1992, New Delhi
Indo-US Conference of Library & Information Science Professionals (Pre-IFLA Conference) . August 27-28, 1992 .YMCA New Delhi
COMLA Workshop on Rural Community Resource Centers, August 28-29, 1992 New Delhi
54th IFLA General Conference, August 30-September 3, 1988 Sydney
COMLA Workshop on Rural Library & Community Resource Centers, September 5-7, 1988 Herstville, Australia
52nd IFLA Conference, August 25- 29, 1986 Tokyo, Japan
FID 2nd Regional Conference on Classification and Communication, November 15, 1985, New Delhi
International Conference on Ranganathan's Philosophy, November 11-14, 1985 New Delhi
British Council Specialist Course 147: Education for Library Science, August 28-September 11, 1981 at College of Librarianship, Aberystwyth, Wales ( UK)
UNESCO International Course in Information Handling, September 10-22, 1979 New Delhi
Organizing Experience of International events :
President of the Indian Organizing Committee for 58th IFLA General
Conference held in New Delhi during August 30- Sept 5, 1992
Chairman of the Programme Sub-Committee of IOC for IFLA 92 New Delhi
Coordinator of COMLA's Workshop on Rural Community Resource Centers, New Delhi August 28-29, 1992
International Conference on Ranganathan's Philosophy held in New Delhi during November 11-14, 1985
FID 2nd Regional Conference on Classification & Communication. New Delhi, Nov 15, 1985
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Inaugurator
"Manhoan Bal Pustakalaya" in trans Yamuna Area of Delhi
Seminar Directed:
Se Seminar on "Ranganathan & Library Service" organized by the Delhi Univ Library System during August 11-12, 1992 on the occasion of Dr S Ranganathan Birth Centenary Celebrations
Conference/Seminar/Convention Rapporteur:
International Conference on Asia Pacific and Global Order. October 2-4, 2000
National Convention of Library Associations in India, Feb 15 1992 New Delhi .
XIV IASLIC Conference Seminar held at New Delhi under the Host ship of INS DOC during December 26-29, 1983
FID 2nd Regional Conference on "Classification & Communication" held in New Delhi on November 15, 1985 at Viswa Yuvak Kendra
ILA/NISSAT Workshop on Automation in Libraries held at Madras during 1987
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